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DP02 TOY

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,376 mi
Last recorded174,376 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP02 TOY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 174,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 173,872 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 173,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 172,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 170,501 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 169,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 169,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 May 2019 167,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 162,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 162,506 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 156,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 156,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 143,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 132,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape but is not considered to be excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2014 125,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 125,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 120,969 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,386 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 106,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 98,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,481 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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DP02 TOY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP02 TOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DP02 TOY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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